]]>What’s happening in the Interval?http://newry.focus-school.com/our-latest-news/whats-happening-interval/
Tue, 21 Jun 2016 12:22:52 +0000http://newry.focus-school.com/?post_type=our-latest-news&p=971Wednesday 29th June is definitely a date for the diary for all Family and Friends of Newry Campus Students! The day will kick off at 10.00am with the play by students from years 7, 8 and 9 – ‘The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas’ – followed by presentation of the annual Motivational Awards. Even the […]

]]>Campus Catch-up libraryhttp://newry.focus-school.com/our-latest-news/campus-catch-library/
Fri, 27 May 2016 10:36:00 +0000http://newry.focus-school.com/?post_type=our-latest-news&p=909Always interesting and informative, the Campus Catch-up gives a great insight into what happens at Newry Campus. The creation of our Campus Catch-up is student-led, and as this is a busy time of year for them with exams, you will understand why there hasn’t been a new edition for a couple of months. However they […]

]]>Always interesting and informative, the Campus Catch-up gives a great insight into what happens at Newry Campus.

The creation of our Campus Catch-up is student-led, and as this is a busy time of year for them with exams, you will understand why there hasn’t been a new edition for a couple of months. However they hope to get the next one to us before the end of this school term so we look forward to that, In the meantime, we wish them all the best with their exams!

]]>Unicef Ebola Appeal Fundraiser featuring a Talent Show, Café and Poster Competitionhttp://newry.focus-school.com/our-latest-news/unicef-ebola-appeal-fundraiser-featuring-a-talent-show-cafe-and-poster-competition/
Mon, 16 Feb 2015 20:30:48 +0000http://newry.focus-school.com/?post_type=our-latest-news&p=694At the beginning of the school year the school council formed including Bevan McMullan, Tiffany Taylor, Kevin Purdy, Sheryl McMullan, Josh McMullan, Georgia Watson, Ingrid Lumb, Jasmine Hamilton and Harvey Dore. We were soon brainstorming many ideas for the upcoming school year and soon we realised one of our priorities was to support charities. We […]

]]>At the beginning of the school year the school council formed including Bevan McMullan, Tiffany Taylor, Kevin Purdy, Sheryl McMullan, Josh McMullan, Georgia Watson, Ingrid Lumb, Jasmine Hamilton and Harvey Dore. We were soon brainstorming many ideas for the upcoming school year and soon we realised one of our priorities was to support charities. We then had a suggestion to raise money for Shine Charity. This was put forward to the school council and we were trying to find ways to raise money. The idea of a talent show was put forward by the school council which was suggested to the teachers and trustees. We were given the go ahead and it was left in our hands. We then notified the rest of the school as to the talent show. This was met with a great reception and a total of 7 acts signed up to do the talent show.

We were met with many complications but we took each in our stride and decided to do our best with the resources available. We then met with our biggest problem to date: Shine Charity had already received vast donations from the community (who would make up the majority of our audience). Therefore we needed to change the charity. We then had many council meetings which were to no avail. Eventually the news of ebola reaching developed countries inspired us to donate money to aid the work going into preventing this disease. We then researched possible charities which led us to UNICEF’s Ebola Appeal. After deciding on the charity we finalised the decision to hold an event at Newry Campus which would consist of a Talent Show (Secondary Students), Café, and Poster Competition (Primary Pupils).

After many weeks of practicing and preparations the day arrived, 19th December 2014, and everything was full steam ahead. Parents arrived in flocks and we were soon seating, feeding and looking after a much larger audience than we anticipated. The show began with a short presentation that outlined Ebola and what UNICEF was doing in aid of preventing the spread of the disease.

There was then a short break where the Judges (Mr McGreevy, Mrs Elmore, Mrs Gregory & Miss McAteer) decided upon the winner through a points system. During which the café opened and the audience were welcome customers.

The winners for the talent show were:

1st. Duo Jam & Triple Zero

2nd. Lil Missus & Dream Spin

3rd. Rappin Extreme

The money raised from this and from collection baskets was a total of £700. Overall it was a very enjoyable day for all and was a great success. An enormous thanks to all those who attended, those who donated, the performers, the café staff, the school council, the judges, and to the rest of the students who helped make this day possible. Thank You.

by Kevin Purdy

“On behalf of the children, and all of us at Unicef UK, thank you so much for your school’s valuable contribution.”

]]>“I never expected to get a double Gold Award”http://newry.focus-school.com/our-latest-news/i-never-expected-to-get-a-double-gold-award/
Thu, 12 Feb 2015 18:30:14 +0000http://newry.focus-school.com/?post_type=our-latest-news&p=671Focus Awards National Presentation Day 2014 On the 18th of December I went to Focus headquarters at Exchange Place in Warwick. There were 204 Gold Award students. I never expected to get a Double Gold Award and got such a shock when my name was called. I hope every student in our school gets a […]

]]>“Numb feet, cold hands, 10 excited pupils” – Years 10 & 11 Geography Field Triphttp://newry.focus-school.com/our-latest-news/numb-feet-cold-hands-10-excited-pupils-years-10-11-geography-field-trip-2/
Tue, 27 Jan 2015 18:04:02 +0000http://newry.focus-school.com/?post_type=our-latest-news&p=655On 27th November 2014, students from years 10 and 11 went to Killowen Outdoor Education Centre for fieldwork for their GCSE Geography controlled assessment – ‘The impact of recreation on the ecosystem of a deciduous forest’. Cross-sections of mountain bike trails were recorded, people were questioned, vegetation cover was measured and many photographs were taken! […]

]]>On 27th November 2014, students from years 10 and 11 went to Killowen Outdoor Education Centre for fieldwork for their GCSE Geography controlled assessment – ‘The impact of recreation on the ecosystem of a deciduous forest’.

Cross-sections of mountain bike trails were recorded, people were questioned, vegetation cover was measured and many photographs were taken! We are very lucky to have Kilbroney on our doorstep.

On Thursday 27th November 2014, Year 10 and 11 went on a Geography field trip to learn about different effects on a deciduous forest. First we went to Killowen outdoor education centre to change into some waterproof clothing then we had a briefing on what exactly we will be doing in the forest. We then went to Kilbroney forest park and studied effects of different things such as erosion, habitat of wildlife and littering. We also looked at the erosion of mountain biking trails. I definitely enjoyed myself as it was somewhere away from school but we were still learning vital things for our coursework. I am sure everyone enjoyed it as much as I did and I really hope we can go on an outing like that again.

Natasha Humphris, Year 10

Killowen was our first stopInside the centre we all wentLonging to get goingLeaving with big red coatsOff we went to KilbroneyWith Vince our intelligent tour guideEndless tracks of mountain bike trailsNumb feet, cold hands, 10 excited pupils.

]]>“I really enjoyed the visit” – Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Services visits Focus School Newry Campushttp://newry.focus-school.com/our-latest-news/i-really-enjoyed-the-visit-northern-ireland-fire-rescue-services-visits-focus-school-newry-campus/
Sat, 20 Dec 2014 18:24:39 +0000http://newry.focus-school.com/?post_type=our-latest-news&p=553The Fire Brigade On Monday the 1st of December the Fire Brigade visited our school. They spoke to us about being safe, we were told to have a Fire escape plan and route in our houses in case of an emergency. Keep candles and flames away from curtains and blinds, this could cause a disaster. […]

They spoke to us about being safe, we were told to have a Fire escape plan and route in our houses in case of an emergency.

Keep candles and flames away from curtains and blinds, this could cause a disaster.

We were taken outside to see the fire engine. We were allowed to spray the hose! This was such fun! One of the men dressed up with the oxygen and gas mask on, if the man had fallen and was on the ground for 21 seconds there would be a sensor that beeped so he could be easily found.

We were given a fire pack which included a question and fire sheet activity.

I really enjoyed the visit.

By Dalton Gilmore P5/Year 4

On Monday 1st December 2014 representatives from the Fire Brigade came to visit classes P4 and P5 to discuss fire safety and possible hazards within the home. These included chip pans, candles, matches and overloaded sockets. They told the children about the importance of having a fire safety plan and regularly checking their fire alarm. They also explained some of the difficulties caused for the fire service by people making hoax calls.

At the end of the visit, the pupils were given the opportunity see the fire engine, to spray the fire hose and to see the uniform and breathing apparatus used by the firemen. Hopefully this has left the pupils well informed about the potential danger of fire and what they should do if an emergency arises.

]]>Motivational Rewards 2014http://newry.focus-school.com/our-latest-news/motivational-rewards-2014/
Sat, 20 Dec 2014 18:04:13 +0000http://newry.focus-school.com/?post_type=our-latest-news&p=546The Annual Motivational Rewards reward the students not only for their academic performance but also in areas such as fulfilling their potential, leadership and involvement in school activities. It is an opportunity to reward those students who are making progress in all areas of school life. The event this year was very well supported by […]

]]>The Annual Motivational Rewards reward the students not only for their academic performance but also in areas such as fulfilling their potential, leadership and involvement in school activities.

It is an opportunity to reward those students who are making progress in all areas of school life.

The event this year was very well supported by the attendance of lots of parents and grandparents. Our guest speakers Mr. Russell Brennan and Mr. Greg Brennan gave the students excellent motivational speeches which inspired and encouraged the students to strive to achieve their very best.